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4 January 2005

‘Archives and Society: Myths and Misconceptions’ – Public lecture by Charles Farrugia, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


7 January 2005

‘Heritage Malta Public Meeting, Gozo’ – Outlining Heritage Malta’s strategy for its sites in Gozo, organised by Heritage Malta at the Sentinella, Citadel Gozo (16.00 hrs).


7 January 2005

Official Launching, ‘The Archaeological Drawings of Charles Fredrick de Brochtorff’ – Organised by the publishers Midsea Books Ltd and Heritage Malta, at the Sentinella, Citadel Gozo (16.45 hrs).


8 January 2005

‘What’s on the Menu? Invertebrates, Nutritous Food for Bats’ – Public lecture by John J Borg, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.10 hrs).


8 January 2005

‘Insect Interactions with other Organisms’ – Public lecture by John Caruana, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.10 hrs).


18 January 2005

‘Sciortino Discoveries’ – Public lecture by Dennis Vella, Collection and Site Executive of Fine Arts, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


23 January 2005

‘Qrendi Guided Tour’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, at the ‘Qrendi Parish Church’, Qrendi (09.40 hrs.)


25 January 2005 – 25 February 2005

‘Australian Littoral’ – an exhibition of Jewellery by Dr Dorothy Erickson organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Maltese - Australian Chamber of Commerce & Culture’ in collaboration with the ‘Australian High Commission’ on the occasion of the ‘Maltese – Australian Cultural Week 2005’, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


27 January 2005

‘Launching of Cultural Tours’ – News Conference and Re-enactment on the occasion of the launching of Cultural Tours organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


28 January 2005 – 11 March 2005

‘Fortifications and Defence in Gozo’ – a short course organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘University of Malta, Gozo Centre’ and the ‘Ministry for Gozo’, at the University of Malta, Gozo Centre, Xewkija Gozo.


28 January 2005

‘Official Presentation, ‘American Protector Class Patrol Boats’ Watercolour – Presented to Heritage Malta by the official artist of the USA Navy and Coast Guard Edwin Galea, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (12.30 hrs.)


29 January 2005

‘Official Presentation, ‘BOV Young Savers Journal’ – Presentation to the winners of the ‘BOV Young Savers Journal’ organised by Bank of Valletta in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the Tarxien Temples, Tarxien.


2 February 2005

‘Australian Littoral, Private Viewing’ – Private viewing of the works of art of Dr Dorothy Erickson to the MCAST Jewellery Students following the ‘Art & Design’ Course, organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


3 February 2005

‘Australian Littoral, Jewellery Design Lecture’ – Lecture by Dr Dorothy Erickson to the MCAST Jewellery Students following the ‘Art & Design’ Course, organised by Heritage Malta, at MCAST Targa Gap, Mosta.


6 February 2005

‘Il Carnavale’ – 18th century Maltese carnival music and dance by Gukulari Ensemble with members of the ‘Alegria Dance Company’. Sponsored by ‘Ray Auto Dealer Ltd’ with the support of Heritage Malta and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, at the ‘Salon’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (20.00 hrs.)


7 February 2005

‘Dorothy Erickson, Jewellery inspired by Light and Land’ – Public lecture by Dr. Dorothy Erickson, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the jewellery exhibition ‘Australian Littoral’, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


10 February 2005

St Paul’s Holy Mass – On the occasion of the Feast of St. Paul, organised by the ‘Burmarrad Parish Pastoral Council’ at the ‘Chapel’, San Pawl Milqi Chapel, Burmarrad (9.00 hrs)


10 February 2005

Open Day and Guided Tours – At the Archaeological Site and Chapel of San Pawl Milqi, Burmarrad, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Feast of St Paul, at San Pawl Milqi, Burmarrad (11.00, 14.00, 15.30 hrs)


15 February 2005

‘Our Heritage, Our Responsibility’ – Public lecture by Dr. Martina Caruana, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


21 February 2005 – 5 June 2005

‘Crusades: Myth and Realities’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in the international exhibition organised by the ‘Pierides Foundation’ of Cyprus in collaboration with the ‘Soprintendence of Cultural Heritage - Malta’, ‘Foundation of the Hellenic World – Greece’, Instituto per le Tecnologie Applicate ai Beni Culturali – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Italy’, and the ‘Centre de Recherches en Arts, Images et Formes, Universite de Picardie Jules Verne – France’ as part of EU Culture 2000 project, at the ‘Hellenic Cosmos’ Cultural Centre, Athens Greece.


23 February 2005

‘The Geomorphology of the Maltese Islands’ – Public lecture by Odette Magri, organised by the ‘Nature Trust - Malta’, at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.15 hrs.)


24 February 2005

‘Roman Mosaics’ – Public lecture by Dott. Pietro Giovanni Guzzo, Superintendent of the Archaeological Area of Pompei, organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’, at the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


25 February 2005

‘MinervaPLUS Digitisation Seminar – Half day seminar organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with ‘Acrosslimits’ as part of the MinervaPLUS EU Project, at the ‘Aula Magna’, Foundation of International Studies, Valletta (08.30 – 12.30 hours).


26 February 2005

‘Official Inauguration, Domvs Romana’ – Re-opening to the public of the former ‘Roman Villa’ after three years of refurbishment works by Heritage Malta, at the Domvs Romana, Rabat.


27 February 2005

‘Cultural Tour 1: Cottonera’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in the ‘Cottonera Area’, including the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


27 February 2005

‘Wignacourt Collegio Museum Tour’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’ with the support of Mr Joe Muscat, at the ‘Wignacourt Collegio Museum’, Rabat Malta (09.30 hrs.)


1 March 2005

‘Church Art and Architecture in the Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Centuries: A focus on some of Malta's lesser known artistic monuments’ – Public lecture by Prof. Mario Buhagiar, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


5 March 2005 – 6 March 2005

‘Open Days for the Rabat and Mdina Communities, Domus Romana’ – Complimentary visits to the residents of Rabat and Mdina to the Domus Romana, Rabat on the occasion of its inauguration. Tickets must be obtained from the Local Councils of Rabat and Mdina.


11 March 2005 – 11 April 2005

‘The Magic of Art’ – A collective exhibition of paintings by ten Maltese Artists, at the ‘Inner Courtyard’, Vilhena Palace, Mdina.


12 March 2005 – 20 April 2005

‘Heritage ... Urban and Rural’ – Exhibition of paintings by Andrew Micallef, at the ‘Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


13 March 2005

‘Cultural Tour 2: Buskett, Rabat and Dingli’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in the ‘Rabat / Dingli Area’.


14 March 2005

‘Open Day for Tourist Guides and Tour Operators, Domus Romana’ – Complimentary visits for Tourist Guides and Tour Operators to the Domus Romana, Rabat on the occasion of its inauguration.


15 March 2005

‘Sailor’s Handiwork and the Lore of the Sea’ – Public lecture by Emmanuel Magro Conti, Curator of Maritime and Military Unit, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


16 March 2005

‘Maltese Mammals: Past, Present and Future’ – Public lecture by John J. Borg, organised by the ‘Nature Trust - Malta’, at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.15 hrs.)


18 March 2005

‘Outstep Project Final International Meeting' – Full-day seminar organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with ‘Acrosslimits’ and ‘Provincia di Modena’ as part of the Culture 2000 EU Project, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


20 March 2005

Spring Equinox – Special opening including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Spring Equinox, at the ‘Mnajdra Temples’, Qrendi.


21 March 2005 – 6 April 2005

‘Proposal for a sustainable development of Fort St Elmo: A concept for discussion’ – An exhibition of proposal drawings by Barbara Buehler and Thomas Hardy Karpati, organised by the ‘Valletta Rehabilitation Project – Ministry for Resources & Infrastructure’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


22 March 2005 – 24 April 2005

‘Antique Silver in the National Collection’ – Temporary exhibition organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


23 March 2005 – 24 March 2005

‘Open Days for History Teachers, Domus Romana’ – Complimentary visits for History Teachers to the Domus Romana, Rabat on the occasion of its inauguration. For more information phone 21239545.


23 March 2005

‘Food, Culture and Food Culture: An Introduction’ – Lecture by Dr. Nadia Theuma as part of the Course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs). For more booking and more information: 9989 1797 or info@fuklar.com


26 March 2005

‘Annual General Meeting’ – Including election of President and Council Memebers, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’, at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs.)


2 April 2005

‘Using a Collection of Diptera for Biodiversity Studies’ – Public lecture by Martin J. Ebejer, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’, at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs.)


3 April 2005

‘Cultural Tour 3: Valletta’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various museums and sites in Valletta, including the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace Armoury.


3 April 2005

‘Siggiewi Guided Tour’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’ with the support of Dun Nikol Aquilina, at the ‘Parish Church of St Nicholas’, Siggiewi (09.30 hrs.)


6 April 2005

‘Maltese Food: The Context of the Mediterranean’ – Lecture by Dr. Carmel Cassar as part of the Course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs). For more booking and more information: 9989 1797 or info@fuklar.com


16 April 2005

Annual Concert – Organised by the ‘St. Lawrence Band Club’ of Vittoriosa, at the ‘St. Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


17 April 2005

‘Cultural Tour 4: Mgarr Malta’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in the ‘Mgarr Area’, including the Skorba Temples.


20 April 2005

‘Animal Husbandry in Malta’ – Lecture by Dr. Mauro Buttigieg as part of the Course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs). For more booking and more information: 9989 1797 or info@fuklar.com


23 April 2005

‘Conferment of Diploma, Cultural / Artistic Management, Theory and Practice (Phase 3)’ – A course by Prof Roberto Prandin (University of Malta and Scuola di Comunicazione di Perugia), organised in collaboration with Heritage Malta and accredited by the ‘Scuola di Comunicazione di Perugia and Accademia Musicale Umbra di Perugia and UNESCO, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


26 April 2005

‘The Architecture and Urban Space of Mdina’ – Public lecture by Prof. Denis de Lucca, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


28 April 2005

‘Launch of Educational Booklet for Secondary Students’ – Organised by Heritage Malta and part-financed by the ‘Maltese National Commission for UNESCO', at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


28 April 2005

‘3D Study on the Ggantija Temples’ – Launch of a 3D Study on the Ggantija Temples, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Ggantija Temples, Xaghra Gozo.


30 April 2005 – 24 May 2005

‘Watercolours, Gouache and Ink Paintings ’ – Exhibition by Helga Portanier, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


4 May 2005

‘Maltese Agricultural Produce’ – Lecture by Peter Axisa as part of the Course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs).


6 May 2005

‘Mgarr 2020, A Vision for Tourism in Local Councils’ – Workshop / Forum organised by the ‘Malta Tourism Society’, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (16.00 hrs).


7 May 2005

‘Zygenidae, A family of Moths’ – Public lecture by Paul Sammut, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00).


7 May 2005

‘The Swallowtails of Europe’ – Public lecture by Anthony Seguna, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.15).


8 May 2005

‘Cultural Tour 5: Mdina’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in Mdina, including the Vilhena Palace – The National Museum of Natural History.


10 May 2005

‘Caravaggio, Knight of Malta’ – Public lecture by Dr. Philip Farrugia Randon, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


12 May 2005 – 13 June 2005

‘Night Scenes’ – Exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Antoine Paul Camilleri, at ‘The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


14 May 2005 – 2 June 2005

‘Ceramics: Cypriot – Malta’ – Collective exhibition of Ceramic Works by Maltese and Cypriot Ceramists organised by Sina Farrugia Micallef, at the ‘Inner Courtyard’, Vilhena Palace, Mdina.


14 May 2005

‘The Olive and Olive Oil Industry in Malta’ – Lecture by Sammy Cremona as part of the Course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Wardija (18.00 hrs).


15 May 2005

Graduation Ceremony – By the ‘International Maritime Law Institute’, at the ‘St. Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum Vittoriosa.


18 May 2005

‘Mediterranean Fish’ – Lecture by Ivan Portanier as part of the Course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs).


19 May 2005 – 19 June 2005

‘Restauri Italiani a Malta’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in the exhibition organised by the ‘Valletta Rehabilitation Project’ on the occasion of the visit to Malta of the Italian President Azeglio Ciampi, at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.


20 May 2005– 19 June 2005

‘A Colourful Diversion’ – An exhibition of watercolours by Joe Sammut in aid of ‘Dar tal-Providenza’, at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


20 May 2005

‘Launch of Chevening Alumni Association’ – in collaboration with Heritage Malta and the British High Commission at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


22 May 2005

‘Verdala Palace Open Day’ – including Guided Tours, organised by Heritage Malta and the Office of the President of the Republic, at the ‘Verdala Palace, Rabat.


23 May 2005

Official Launching, ‘Important Bird Areas of EU Importance in Malta’ – A book published by ‘Birdlife Malta’ and co-authored by John J. Borg (Collection and Site Executive of the National Museum of Natural History) and Joe Sultana. Organised by Birdlife Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.00 hrs).


23 May 2005

‘Identifying Important Bird Areas of EU Importance in Malta’ – Presentation by John J. Borg (Collection and Site Executive of the National Museum of Natural History), organised by Birdlife Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta as part of the official launching of the publication ‘Important Bird Areas of EU Importance in Malta’, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.10 hrs).


23 May 2005

‘Experiences in Designating Special Protection Areas in EU Member States’ – Presentation by Zoltan Waliczky (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - UK), organised by Birdlife Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta as part of the official launching of the publication ‘Important Bird Areas of EU Importance in Malta’, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.30 hrs).


24 May 2005

‘Official Presentation, L.t. Colonel Charles Andrews Bayley Wax Sculpture and Documents’ – Presented to Heritage Malta on permanent loan by Mr Frank Salt, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


24 May 2005

‘Spanish Paintings in the National Museum of Fine Arts’ – Public lecture by Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez, Manager Collections and Conservation, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


29 May 2005

‘Underwater Archaeology in Malta’ – Half-day Seminar organised by ‘The Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


29 May 2005

‘The Scicluna Map: 40 Years On’ – Public lecture by Timmy Gambin, as part of the half-day seminar ‘Underwater Archaeology in Malta’ organised by ‘The Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


29 May 2005

‘The Xlendi Bay Wrecks: A Reappraisal’ – Public lecture by Elaine Azzopardi, as part of the half-day seminar ‘Underwater Archaeology in Malta’ organised by ‘The Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


29 May 2005

‘Objects from the Deep: The Conservation and Preservation of Submerged Cultural Heritage’ – Public lecture by John Licari, as part of the half-day seminar ‘Underwater Archaeology in Malta’ organised by ‘The Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


30 May 2005

‘World Environment Day Clean-Up’ – By the staff of the ‘Consolidated Biscuits Ltd’, organised in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Environment Day’, at the Salina Catacombs, Salina.


31 May 2005

‘The Biodeterioration of Outdoor and Indoor Surfaces caused by Microorganisms’ – Public lecture by Dr Clara Urzi (University of Messina), organised by Heritage Malta / Malta Centre for Restoration, at the ‘Awla George Whitmore’, Malta Centre for Restoration, Kalkara (10.30 hrs.)


31 May 2005

‘CATS: An EU Project Dedicated to Phototrophic Biofilms in Hypogea’ – Public lecture by Prof Patrizia Albertano (University of Rome “Tor Vergata”), organised by Heritage Malta / Malta Centre for Restoration, at the ‘Awla George Whitmore’, Malta Centre for Restoration, Kalkara (11.30 hrs.)


31 May 2005

‘The Development of the Valletta Waterfront ’ – Public lecture by Joanna Spiteri Staines, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


1 June 2005

‘Bread, Bread Making and Bakeries’ – Lecture by Rachel Radmilli as part of the Course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs).


3 June 2005 – 10 July 2005

‘Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll’ – Video installation by Austin Camilleri at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


5 June 2005

‘World Environment Day’ – Open day with three guided tours (10.00, 11.30 and 13.30 hours) and demonstrations of traditional crafts and artistic works using recycling material, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Environment Day’, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. Free Entrance.


5 June 2005

‘Behind the Scenes Tours’ – Three guided tours (9.30, 11.15 and 14.30 hours) of the areas usually closed to the public, including the Chapel, Library, New Halls, Reserve Collection, Outer Walls of Vilhena Palace and Fortifications overlooking Mdina bastions, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Environment Day’, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. For tickets information phone 2295 4324


5 June 2005

‘Alfred Russel Wallace u Malta’ – Public lecture by Paul Sammut, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ as part of the ‘World Environment Day - Open Day’ organised by Heritage Malta at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. (Lecture starts at 10.00 hrs).


5 June 2005

‘Il-Bahrijiet Sfingidi ta’ Malta’ – Public lecture by Aldo Catania, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ as part of the ‘World Environment Day - Open Day’ organised by Heritage Malta at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. (Lecture starts at 11.00 hrs).


9 June 2005

‘Culture and the Hospitality Industry’ – Business Breakfast organised by Heritage Malta and ‘Westin Dragonara Resort’, at the ‘Dragonara Point Ballroom’, Westin Dragonara Resort, St Julians (08.15 hrs.)


9 June 2005

‘Official Presentation, Decorations and Citations of Col. V.G.Vella and his forebears’ – Presented to Heritage Malta by Mrs Magda Le Duc nee Vella, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


9 June 2005

‘Architectural Records, Inventories and Information Systems for Conservation’ – ICCROM Seminar Proceedings by Claude Borg (Ass. Director, Documentation Division), organised by Heritage Malta / Malta Centre for Restoration, at the ‘Exhibition Room’, Malta Centre for Restoration, Bighi Kalkara (17.30 hrs.)


14 June 2005

‘City that Built the Titanic, How we Illuminate our Past’ – Public lecture by Richard Dickson, Head Library and Document Archive of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museums in Northern Ireland, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘British High Commission’ and sponsored by the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ’St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (19.00 hrs.)


15 June 2005

‘Jams and Preserves’ – Lecture by Matty Cremona as part of the Course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Wardija (18.00 hrs). For more booking and more information: 9989 1797 or info@fuklar.com


21 June 2005

Summer Solstice – Special opening including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Summer Solstice, at the ‘Hagar Qim Temples’ and ‘Mnajdra Temples’, Qrendi.


23 June 2005

Launching ‘Malta: Phoenician, Punic and Roman’ – Launching of the Book ‘Malta: Phoenician, Punic and Roman’ by Prof Anthony Bonanno under the patronage of the President of the Republic H.E. Dr Edward Fenech Adami, organised by ‘Midsea Books Limited’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta at the Domus Romana, Rabat.


24 June 2005 – 31 July 2005

‘Selected Works’ – Exhibition of paintings by Richard Saliba at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


24 June 2005 – 4 September 2005

‘Crusades: Myth and Realities’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in the international exhibition organised by the ‘Pierides Foundation’ of Cyprus in collaboration with the ‘Soprintendence of Cultural Heritage - Malta’, ‘Foundation of the Hellenic World – Greece’, Instituto per le Tecnologie Applicate ai Beni Culturali – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Italy’, and the ‘Centre de Recherches en Arts, Images et Formes, Universite de Picardie Jules Verne – France’ as part of EU Culture 2000 project, at the Castle of Lagopesole, Potenza Italy.


27 June 2005 – 24 October 2005

‘UN International Exhibition of Contemporary Art’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in the international exhibition organised by the ‘Director General of the United Nations Office in Geneva’ in order to mark the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations, at the ‘Palace of Nations’, Geneva Switzerland.


28 June 2005

‘A View from the Bridge: Some Reflections on the Future’ – Public lecture by Dr. Mario Tabone, Chairman of Heritage Malta, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


30 June 2005

‘Launch of Interpretation Panels’ – Organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with ‘Din l-Art Helwa’, at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi (9.15 hrs.)


1 July 2005

‘Launching of the Vodafone Foundation Ggantija Temples Project’ – Organised by Heritage Malta and Vodafone, at the Ggantija Temples, Xaghra Gozo (10.15 hrs.)


1 July 2005 – 31 July 2005

‘Contemporary Art Exhibition by Maltese Artists 2005’ – Exhibition organised by the ‘Malta Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the ‘Salon’ National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


7 July 2005

‘Launching of Multi-Lingual Audio Guides at St.Paul’s Catacombs’ – Organised by Heritage Malta and ‘Audio Guides Malta Ltd.’, at St Paul’s Catacombs, Rabat (12.30 hrs.)


8 July 2005 – 12 September 2005

‘Abstract Paintings from the Fine Arts Reserve Collection’ – An exhibition of abstract paintings by Norbert Attard, Austin Camilleri, Pawl Carbonaro, Joseph Paul Cassar, Alfred Chircop, Marco Cremona, Anton Grech, John Grima, Luciano Micallef, Joseph Saliba and Anthony Spagnol from the Reserve Collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts. Organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


10 July 2005

‘Late Night Opening at Reduced Admission Fee’ – On the occasion of the feast of Mdina the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina, will close at 22.00 hours and all admission fees will be at 50% reduction.


14 July 2005

‘Official Inauguration of Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office’ – Organised by Heritage Malta, at the Gozo Area Office, The Citadel Gozo (19.30 hrs.)


14 July 2005 – 28 August 2005

‘The return of the ‘Ta’ Savina’ Islamic Tombstone’ – An exhibition organised by Heritage Malta, at the Gozo Area Office, The Citadel Gozo.


23 July 2005

‘Collecting Butterflies in Vietnam’ – Public lecture by David Mifsud, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.05).


23 July 2005

‘Insect Collecting in Turkey’ – Public lecture by Jonathan Agius, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.00).


24 July 2005

‘Open Day, National Museum of Archaeology’ – Open day of the Museum and the exhibition ‘Contemporary Art Exhibition by Maltese Artists 2005’, with three special guided tours (10.00, 12.00 and 14.00 hours), organised by Heritage Malta, at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Free Entrance.


8 August 2005 – 11 September 2005

‘Beyond’ – An exhibition of paintings by Antonella Grima, at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


8 August 2005 – 10 August 2005

‘Late Night Opening at Reduced Admission Fee’ – On the occasion of the feast of St Lawrence in Vittoriosa the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa closed at 22.00 hours and all admission fees were at 50% reduction.


17 August 2005 – 2 October 2005

‘Money ofChina’ – Exhibition organised by the ‘Cultural Centre of the People’s Republic of China in Malta’ and Heritage Malta, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, at the ‘Salon, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


27 August 2005 – 28 August 2005

‘Late Night Opening at Reduced Admission Fee’ – On the occasion of the feast of St Domenic in Vittoriosa the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa, closed at 22.00 hours and all admission fees were at 50% reduction.


5 September 2005 – 27 November 2005

‘Shedding new light on the Egyptian Statue of Neferaabet‘ – Exhibition of an imported Ancient Egyptian statue, currently forming part of the Archaeology Reserve Collection, at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel.


9 September 2005 – 30 September 2005

‘Brushstrokes’ – Collective exhibition of Paintings, at the ‘Inner Courtyard’, Vilhena Palace, Mdina.


13 September 2005 – 2 October 2005

‘Contemplation’ – Exhibition of Acrylic and Oil Paintings by Chris Zarb at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


19 September 2005 – 23 September 2005

‘Research methodology for the documentation, scientific investigation and preventive conservation of Cultural Heritage artifacts in the Mediterranean Region’ – Workshop within the IAEA RER 1006 project: ‘Nuclear Techniques for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Artefacts in the Mediterranean Region’ organised by Heritage Malta / Malta Centre for Restoration, at the Malta Centre for Restoration, Bighi Kalkara.


22 September 2005

Autumn Equinox – Special opening including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Autumn Equinox, at the ‘Mnajdra Temples’, Qrendi.


22 September 2005 – 31October 2005

‘Fireworks’ – Exhibition of Ceramic Sculptures by Paul Haber, at ‘The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


27 September 2005

‘World Tourism Day: Ta’ Mintna Catacombs’ – Guided tours (9.30, 10.30, 11.00 and 11.450 hours) organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Tourism Day’, at the Ta’ Mintna Catacombs, Mqabba. Tickets from Head Office on first-come-first serve basis. Maximum ten participants per tour.


27 September 2005

‘World Tourism Day: Domus Romana’ – Reduced tariffs tariffs and Guided tours (9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 14.30 and 15.30 hours) at the Domus Romana, Rabat, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Tourism Day’.


27 September 2005

‘World Tourism Day: Ghar Dalam’ – Reduced tariffs at the Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, Birzebbuga, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Tourism Day’.


27 September 2005

‘Launching of Multi-Lingual Audio Guides at the Palace Armoury’ – Organised by Heritage Malta and ‘Exalta Ltd.’ on the occasion of the ‘World Tourism Day’, at the Palace Armoury, Valletta (16.00 hrs.)


27 September 2005

‘Dr. Tancred Gouder Commemoration’ – Official presentation of books from the private library of the former Director of Museums to Heritage Malta by the Gouder family, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. A copy of the publication dedicated to the memory of Dott. Tancred Gouder, ‘The Archaeological Drawings of Charles Fredrick de Brochtorff’ will be presented to Albert and Paula Gouder by Heritage Malta and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’.


28 September 2005

‘Cooking Methods and Cooking Implements’ – Lecture by Noel Buttigieg as part of the course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture - II’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs).


29 September 2005

‘Money of China’ – Public lecture by Dr. Qingben Li, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Money of China’ and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


29 September 2005 – 15 January 2006

‘The Coinage of the Crusaders and the World of Islam’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta and Mr Emmanuel Azzopardi in collaboration with Midsea Books Ltd on the occasion of the launching of the book ‘The Coinage of the Crusaders and the World of Islam’ published by Midsea Books Ltd, at the ‘Medieval Hall’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


30 September 2005 – 29 January 2006

‘Francesco Lojacono (1838-1915)’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this International Exhibition, organised by ‘Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna’ with the support of the ‘Comune di Palermo’, at the ‘Civica Galleria d’Arte Moderna’, Palermo Italy, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Civica Galleria.


30 September 2005

‘The significance of Cart-Ruts in Ancient Landscapes’ – Presentation of Studies organised by Heritage Malta and the Restoration Unit - Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure in collaboration with the University of Malta, Ministry for Tourism and Culture, MEPA, Faculty of Environmental Sciences - University of Urbino, Italy and APROTECO - Association for Economic Development of Valley of Lecrin, Temple and inside coast of Granada – Spain as part of the EU Culture 2000 program, at ‘Projects House’, Works Division, Floriana (9.00 hrs.)


30 September 2005

‘Introduction to the Project: The significance of Cart-Ruts in Ancient Landscapes’ – Presentation by Hermann Bonnici, Project Coordinator, as part of the presentation of studies ‘The significance of Cart-Ruts in Ancient Landscapes’ organised by Heritage Malta and the Restoration Unit - Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure, at ‘Projects House’, Works Division, Floriana (9.20 hrs.)


30 September 2005

‘Documentation Methodology for the Study of Cart-Ruts Sites’ – Presentation by Prof Laura Baratin, University of Urbino, as part of the presentation of studies ‘The significance of Cart-Ruts in Ancient Landscapes’ organised by Heritage Malta and the Restoration Unit - Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure, at ‘Projects House’, Works Division, Floriana (9.30 hrs.)


30 September 2005

‘The Interpretation of the Cart-Rut Site of Ghar il-Kbir, Malta’ – Presentation by Paul Saliba, Restoration Unit, as part of the presentation of studies ‘The significance of Cart-Ruts in Ancient Landscapes’ organised by Heritage Malta and the Restoration Unit - Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure, at ‘Projects House’, Works Division, Floriana (10.15 hrs.)


30 September 2005

‘The Interpretation of the Cart-Rut Site of Camino de los Molinos, Padul Spain’ – Presentation by Carlos Gonzales Martin, APROTECO Spain, as part of the presentation of studies ‘The significance of Cart-Ruts in Ancient Landscapes’ organised by Heritage Malta and the Restoration Unit - Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure, at ‘Projects House’, Works Division, Floriana (10.45 hrs.)


30 September 2005

‘The Dating and Function of Cart-Ruts’ – Presentation by Joseph Magro Conti, MEPA, as part of the presentation of studies ‘The significance of Cart-Ruts in Ancient Landscapes’ organised by Heritage Malta and the Restoration Unit - Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure, at ‘Projects House’, Works Division, Floriana (11.15 hrs.)


30 September 2005

‘Partial Solar Eclipse visible from Malta and the visible Planets in the Maltese Sky’ – Public lecture by Ray Pace organised by the ‘Astronomical Society of Malta’ on the occasion of the ‘Malta Astronomy Week 2005’, at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


30 September 2005

‘Observation of Asteroids and Measurement of their Axial Rotation – Public lecture by Stephen Brincat organised by the ‘Astronomical Society of Malta’ on the occasion of the ‘Malta Astronomy Week 2005’, at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.45 hrs.)


2 October 2005

‘Sundials Cultural Walk’ – Cultural walk visiting Sundials, Museums and Heritage Sites in the Rabat-Virtu-Mdina area organised by the ‘Astronomical Society of Malta’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘Malta Astronomy Week 2005’.


2 October 2005

‘Launching of Autumn Cultural Tours’ – News Conference and Re-enactment on the occasion of the launching of Autumn Cultural Tours organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, at the Ministry for Tourism and Culture, Auberge d’Italie, Valletta.


4 October 2005 - 8 October 2005

‘Cultural Foundations in Europe: Creating an International Network for Cultural Cooperation' – International Conference organised by Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘Kulturstiftung der Lander’ (German Association of Heritage Foundations), at the ‘Corinthia Palace Hotel’, Attard.


5 October 2005

‘Memorable Astronomical Events’ – Public lecture by Prof. Frank J. Ventura organised by the ‘Astronomical Society of Malta’ on the occasion of the ‘Malta Astronomy Week 2005’, at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


5 October 2005

‘Observatories in Malta: Past, Present and Future’ – Public lecture by Alexei Pace organised by the ‘Astronomical Society of Malta’ on the occasion of the ‘Malta Astronomy Week 2005’, at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.45 hrs.)


6 October 2005 – 15 January 2006

‘Crusades: Myth and Realities’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in the international exhibition organised by the ‘Pierides Foundation’ of Cyprus in collaboration with the ‘Soprintendence of Cultural Heritage - Malta’, ‘Foundation of the Hellenic World – Greece’, Instituto per le Tecnologie Applicate ai Beni Culturali – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Italy’, and the ‘Centre de Recherches en Arts, Images et Formes, Universite de Picardie Jules Verne – France’ as part of EU Culture 2000 project, at the ‘Preti Halls’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta Malta.


6 October 2005

‘The Hagar Qim / Mnajdra Project’ – Public lecture by Walter Hunziker, Architect of the project, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


7 October 2005

‘Past Restoration Methods and their Consequences’ – An International half-day Seminar being held as part of the Malta-Wiltshire Centurio Partnership funded through the AER Centirio Interreg IIIC Project. Organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Wiltshire County Council’ at the ‘Aula Whitmore’, Heritage Malta Bighi, Kalkara (09.00 hours).


7 October 2005

‘Malta’s Prehistoric Temples: Past and Present Interventions and their consequences’ – Public Lecture by Dr. JoAnn Cassar, Stone Conservation Scientist, as part of the International half-day Seminar ‘Past Restoration Methods and their Consequences’ organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Wiltshire County Council’, at the ‘Aula Whitmore’, Heritage Malta Bighi, Kalkara (09.45 hours).


7 October 2005

‘The Past Interventions of the Domus Romana Mosaics and their Effect on their Current Condition’ – Public Lecture by Francis Chetcuti, Heritage Malta Stone Conservator, as part of the International half-day Seminar ‘Past Restoration Methods and their Consequences’ organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Wiltshire County Council’, at the ‘Aula Whitmore’, Heritage Malta Bighi, Kalkara (10.30 hours).


7 October 2005

‘The Wiltshire Bronze Age Ceramics Project: The removal of unsuitable materials from 105 Bronze Age Vessels’ – Public Lecture by Helen Wilmot, Conservator - Salisbury Conservation Laboratories in Wiltshire UK, as part of the International half-day Seminar ‘Past Restoration Methods and their Consequences’ organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Wiltshire County Council’, at the ‘Aula Whitmore’, Heritage Malta Bighi, Kalkara (11.15 hours).


7 October 2005

‘Italianita e archeologia a Malta negli anni Trenta: La Missione di Luigi Maria Ugolini a Malta’ – International Conference organised by the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’, at the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’, Valletta (17.30 hours).


7 October 2005

‘L’Archivio Ugolini nel Museo “L. Pigorini’, Roma’ – Public Lecture by Dott.ssa Maria Antonietta Fugazzola Delpino, Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico ‘L. Pigorini’ Roma, as part of the International Conference ‘Italianita e archeologia a Malta negli anni Trenta: La Missione di Luigi Maria Ugolini a Malta’ organised by the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’, at the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’, Valletta. (17.30 hours)


7 October 2005

‘Colonialism and Fascism in the Mediterranean: Maltese Italianita between the two world wars’ – Public Lecture by Prof. Henry Frendo, University of Malta, as part of the International Conference ‘Italianita e archeologia a Malta negli anni Trenta: La Missione di Luigi Maria Ugolini a Malta’ organised by the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’, at the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’, Valletta. (17.30 hours)


7 October 2005

‘Luigi M. Ugolini e il problema della Preistoria maltese in Italia’ – Public Lecture by Dott. Andrea Pessina, Soprintendenza ai Beni Archeologici dei Fruili Venezia Giulia, as part of the International Conference ‘Italianita e archeologia a Malta negli anni Trenta: La Missione di Luigi Maria Ugolini a Malta’ organised by the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’, at the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’, Valletta. (17.30 hours)


7 October 2005

‘Assessing the impact of Luigi M. Ugolini’s archaeological mission to Malta’ – Public Lecture by Dr. Nicholas Vella, University of Malta, as part of the International Conference ‘Italianita e archeologia a Malta negli anni Trenta: La Missione di Luigi Maria Ugolini a Malta’ organised by the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’, at the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’, Valletta. (17.30 hours)


7 October 2005

‘Archival images as a management tool for our World Heritage Sites’ – Public Lecture by Reuben Grima, Curator World Heritage Sites, as part of the International Conference ‘Italianita e archeologia a Malta negli anni Trenta: La Missione di Luigi Maria Ugolini a Malta’ organised by the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’, at the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’, Valletta. (17.30 hours)


7 October 2005 – 8 October 2005

‘The Foundation Myths of Architecture’ – International Conference organised by ‘AP Architecture Projects’ as part of ‘TIMEFORARCHITECTURE’ to celebrate World Architecture Day, at the ‘Salon’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


7 October 2005 – 8 November 2005

‘Grognet's Atlantide’ – Exhibition organised by ‘AP Architecture Projects’ in collaboration with the National Library and Heritage Malta as part of the International Conference ‘The Foundation Myths of Architecture’, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


8 October 2005 – 11 December 2005

‘Luigi Maria Ugolini: An Italian Archaeologist in Malta’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘Soprintendenza al Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico “Luigi Pigorini”, ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


10 October 2005

‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ – International Conference organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (8.30 hrs.)


10 October 2005

‘Tourism and Cultural Crime at Sea ’ – Public lecture by Nathaniel Cutajar, Acting Superintendent for Cultural Heritage, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘The Role of MTA in Promoting Malta as a Maritime Heritage Destination’ – Public lecture by Romwald Lungaro Mifsud, Executive Chairman MTA, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.50 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘The Role of the Malta Maritime Authority’ – Public lecture by Dr Marc Bonello, Chairman MMA, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (10.20 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Maritime Tourism: The Catalan Experience’ – Public lecture by Elvira Matta, Director Museu Maritime Barcelona, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (11.15 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Rehabilitating the Valletta Waterfront: The VISET Experience’ – Public lecture by Chris Falzon, CEO VISET, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (11.45 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Transforming the Maltese Shoreline: Tigne and Manoel Island Projects’ – Public lecture by Ben Muscat, CEO MIDI, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (12.05 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Gibraltar's Maritime Heritage: Research, Conservation and Touristic Potential’ – Public lecture by Clive Finlyason, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (12.25 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Maritime Heritage and Tourism Needs: What Balance?’ – Public lecture by Joseph Magro Conti, MEPA, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (14.30 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Preserving Malta’s Coastal Defence Systems’ – Public lecture by Mario Farrugia, President Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (14.50 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Protecting the Coastline: What an NGO has done and can do to save Malta's Coastline’ – Public lecture by Martin Galea, Din l-Art Helwa, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (15.10 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Underwater Archaeological Parks: A New Concept in Presenting the Maritime Past’ – Public lecture by Dr Timmy Gambin, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (15.30 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘Bringing the Key Players Together’ – Public lecture by Martin Vella, Malta Marine Foundation, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (16.20 hrs).


10 October 2005

‘The Role of the Sea Going Back to History’ – Public lecture by Dr Roy Clare, Director Greenwich Maritime Museum, as part of the International Conference ‘Tourism and Maritime Heritage’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (16.40 hrs).


10 October 2005 – 9 January 2006

‘Nelson and Malta: A Naval Hero’s Vision’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘British High Commission’ and ‘Greenwich Maritime Museum’ on the occasion of the 200 Anniversary of Nelson’s death at the Battle of Trafalgar and CHOGM – Malta 2005 (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting), at the ‘Ground Floor Halls’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


11 October 2005

‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ – International Forum organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (8.30 hrs.)


11 October 2005

‘The Malta Maritime Museum: Future Projects’ – Public lecture by Emmanuel Magro Conti, Curator Maritime and Military History, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.15 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Presentation of the Casa della Batana, Comune di Rovingo, Croatia’ – Public lecture by Dragana Lucija Ratkovic, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Projecte de Polilles, North Catalan Heritage: A Development Project for the Future’ – Public lecture by Samuel Villevieille, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.45 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Nautiko Mouseio Ellados’ – Public lecture by Zafira Haidou, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (10.00 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Galata: Museo del Mare, Genova’ – Public lecture by Prof.sa Maria Paola Profumo, President Istituzione Musei del Mare e della Navigazione di Genova, and Pierangelo Campodonico, Director and Conservator Galata Museo del Mare, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (10.15 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Musee de la Marine, Paris’ – Public lecture by Admiral Georges Proud’homme, Director Emeritus Musee de la Marine Paris, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (10.35 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Mediterranean History Network’ – Public lecture by Carmel Vassallo, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (11.15 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘New Project from the Arsenale Borbonico di Palermo’ – Public lecture by Pietro Maniscalco, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (11.35 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Pomorski Muzej “Sergej Masera”: 50 Years of History’ – Public lecture by Piran Flavio Bonin, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (11.55 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Sentinel of the Mediterranean: Gibraltar, the Navy and the Strait’ – Public lecture by Clive Finlayson, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (12.15 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Dghajsa, Dghajsa! (The Maltese Boat)’ – Public lecture by Joseph Muscat, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (12.35 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Barcelona’s Maritime Museum Foundation’ – Public lecture by Roger Marcet, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (12.55 hrs).


11 October 2005

‘Le Patrimoine Cultural Maritime Algerien: Les Objectifs d’un Partenariat Mediterraneen’ – Public lecture by Mourad Betrouni, Director General of Heritage – Algeria, as part of the ‘Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums Annual Forum’ organised by Heritage Malta with the support of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (13.10 hrs).


12 October 2005

‘Food and Celebrations in the Maltese Islands’ – Lecture by Dr Nadia Theuma as part of the course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture - II’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs).


15 October 2005

‘Pilot Creative Workshop: The Temple Builders’ – Pilot Creative workshop for children aged between 8 and 11 years organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the European Heritage Days, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.00 – 12.30 hrs). For booking please phone 2295 4312


15 October 2005

‘Entomological Society of Malta Project’ – Public lecture by John J. Borg, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs).


16 October 2005

‘Autumn Cultural Tour 1: Naxxar, Mosta and Burmarrad’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in the ‘Naxxar, Mosta, Burmarrad Area’, including San Pawl Milqi, Burmarrad.


16 October 2005 – 30 October 2005

‘The Maltese Silver Collection by Victor Azzopardi’ – Exhibition of Antique and contemporary Maltese Silverware organised by ‘Victor Azzopardi Ltd.’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the ‘Salon’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


18 October 2005

‘Today’s Architecture is Tomorrow’s Heritage’ – Public lecture by Konrad Buhagiar, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


21 October 2005

‘Newsletter Launch: Valletta Alive Foundation’ – Launch of Newsletter organised by the ‘Valletta Alive Foundation, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


23 October 2005

‘European Heritage Days: Domus Romana Special Day’ – Reduced tariffs, Extended hours (closing time at 21.00 hours) and Guided tours (10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00, 18.00, 19.00 and 20.00 hours) at the Domus Romana, Rabat, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘European Heritage Days’ with the theme ‘The Local Heritage Museum’.


24 October 2005 – 26 October 2005

Territorial Cultural Systems – Participation of Heritage Malta in this Forum/Exhibition as part of the DELTA EU Project, in Las Reales Atarazanas, Seville Spain.


25 October 2005

‘Launching of HSBC Cares for Malta's Heritage Fund’ – Launching of HSBC Heritage Fund and Lunch organised by Heritage Malta and HSBC’, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


26 October 2005

‘Maltese Food and its History’ – Lecture by Dr Carmel Cassar as part of the course ‘Maltese Gastronomy and Culture - II’ organised by ‘Fondazzjoni Fuklar’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs).


25 November 2005

‘School Visits to Heritage Malta Bighi’ – Organised by Heritage Malta as part of the Student Orientation Initiative of the ‘Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage’, at Heritage Malta Bighi, Kalkara.


30 October 2005

‘Zejtun Guided Tour’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’ with the support of Mr Ruben Abela and the Zejtun Local Council, at the Parish Church, Zejtun (09.25 hrs.)


31 October 2005 – 2 November 2004

‘From Tarxien to Rome’